Ranking tables
Capital Markets (International Firms) | Global
Brazil
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 2 Years Ranked
- White & Case LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Band 2
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
- Grenfel S Calheiros Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP10 Years Ranked
- Manuel Garciadiaz Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP18 Years Ranked
- Francesca OdellCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Band 2
- Fabiana Sakai Milbank LLP7 Years Ranked
- Filipe Areno Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates6 Years Ranked
- J. Mathias von Bernuth Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates10 Years Ranked
- John Guzman White & Case LLP8 Years Ranked
- Tobias Stirnberg Milbank LLP15 Years Ranked
- Juan G GiráldezCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Band 3
Up and Coming
- Abraham Paul White & Case LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Lewis Hogan Lovells1 Years Ranked
- Matthew Poulter Linklaters10 Years Ranked
- Paulo Cardoso Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Mendes de OliveiraCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPCapital Markets (International Firms)2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedDistinguished New York firm Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is a popular choice for top Brazilian companies seeking investment abroad. It maintains an active office in São Paulo, and its Brazil-dedicated senior partners in New York are widely admired by market participants in Latin America's largest economy. The firm has a formidable track record of IPOs and major debt issuances and is seen as a leading force in the market.1 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPCapital Markets (International Firms)2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedLeading New York firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has a much-admired presence in the Brazilian market maintaining a well-equipped and busy office in São Paulo in addition to its Brazil-experienced teams in New York. The firm covers the full spectrum of capital market transactions, but it is particularly noted for its handling of equity deals, including major IPOs on the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and B3. The team has also rapidly built a solid track record of advising on the structuring of special purpose acquisition companies in Brazil.1 White & Case LLPCapital Markets (International Firms)2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedNew York firm White & Case LLP has built a leading and long-standing practice in Brazil, maintaining a sizeable São Paulo office. Its capital markets offering is one of the most sought after by high-end clients in need of assistance with US securities regulation. Market entrants encounter a distinguished international practice well versed in the particularities of the Brazilian market. Key companies and financial institutions also maintain a long-term relationship with the firm and rely on it for their securities offerings in and outside Brazil. White & Case has also built a solid portfolio of IPOs for Brazilian companies and investors in New York markets, including the NYSE and Nasdaq.- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPCapital Markets (International Firms)2024 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Milbank LLPCapital Markets (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedNew York firm Milbank LLP maintains a high-end practice in Brazil, with key São Paulo-based partners. Its activity on a wide range of cross-border offerings is noted by market participants. It frequently teams up with local firms to act on prominent bond offerings and equity deals. Its recent work portfolio includes sustainability-linked bond issuances and IPOs.2 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesCapital Markets (International Firms)2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedLeading New York firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates is a strong player in Brazil, maintaining high-level dedication and a strong track record of capital market transactions in this market. It provides assistance with both equity and debt mandates. Foreign companies capitalising in Brazil as well as Brazilian companies issuing securities in and outside the country frequently rely on the advice of this team.
Band 3
3 A&O ShearmanCapital Markets (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedThe firm benefits from its long-term dedication to Brazil. It maintains a strong office in São Paulo handling capital markets mandates for blue-chip companies. The team handles a wide range of debt and equity mandates, including IPOs and bond and tender offerings. It is particularly noted for its long-standing relationship with key clients in the market. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.3 Clifford ChanceCapital Markets (International Firms)2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedEnglish magic circle firm Clifford Chance LLP maintains a respected presence in Brazil. Its team covers the full spectrum of capital markets mandates and is particularly sought after by banks and financial institutions tapping the international market or working as underwriters in prominent cross-border offerings. It is also noted for handling innovative matters, including SPACs and sustainability-linked bonds.